Former derivatives trader turned philosophical essayist, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, joins us to talk about his new book, ‘Skin in the Game,” about the role risk and reward plays not only in politics but also our daily lives.
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Today we are in conversation with Vegas Tenold. He embedded himself with members of three of America’s most ideologically extreme white nationalist groups-the KKK, the National Socialist Movement, and the Traditionalist Workers Party. Vegas Tenold is an award-winning journalist. He has covered the far right in America for years, as well as human rights in Russia, conflict … Continued
Tragedy at Yountville, Plus: Brexit talks stuck over Ireland
7:36 – Paul Liem is the Board Chairperson of the Korea Policy Institute, based in Berkeley 7:52 – State Senator Bill Dodd represents California State Senate District 3, which includes Yountville, where Afghanistan war veteran Albert Wong killed three hostages on Friday 8:08 – Declan Kearney is the Chair of Sinn Fein, the left-wing Irish republican party advocating … Continued
Death to Drug Dealers: Trump Threatens to Ramp Up Drug War, Praising Efforts in Philippines & China; Overthrow: 100 Years of U.S. Meddling & Regime Change, from Iran to Nicaragua to Hawaii to Cuba; As Ex-CIA Head Admits to U.S. Meddling in Elections, Is Outrage over Russian Interference Overblown?
Two Congressional Republicans have introduced bills that they say will protect Net Neutrality after the FCC decimated it. But advocates of Internet Freedom say the bills do not go far enough. On our show today Free Press’s Craig Aaron will update us on the latest battle for Net Neutrality. Then, the Sierra Club’s Bridget Lee … Continued
Entrevista con Gepe; Rita, el Documental; y Estrenos Musicales.
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“Rita, el Documental” se estrena en el Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara. Entrevista con el cantautor chileno Gepe. Estrenos musicales y comentarios. Producido y conducido por Miguel Guerrero.
Veronica Faisant
It is with great sadness we share this most unfortunate news. Veronica Faisant, host of KPFA’s, The Week Starts Here, made her transition on Monday, March 5th. This was unforeseen and sudden and as you would expect the family is devastated. Veronica started at KPFA in the First Voice Apprenticeship program. She also completed the … Continued
Venezuelan-Born Pianist Edward Simon Live Performance
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Venezuelan-born pianist Edward Simon of the SF Jazz Collective plays live in KPFA’s studio. He also previews his new album “Venezuelan Suit.” Hosted by Art Sato.
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KPFA Local Station Board Meeting
Regular in-person meeting
A Step Toward Peace? South Korea Announces Trump Will Meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un; Toxic Coal Ash Being Dumped in Puerto Rico, Which Already Suffers Worst Drinking Water in the Nation; How an Alabama Town Is Fighting Against Cancerous & Toxic Coal Ash Dumping—No Thanks to Trump’s EPA; Obits & Omits: Meet Some of … Continued